Petters Family Foundation

Petters Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport News, Virginia with $39.2M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$39.2Mtotal assets
2012IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Petters Family Foundation has awarded

22 grantees · $2.6M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • College Of William & Mary Foundation $1M
  • Virginia Living Museum $250K
  • Peake Childhood Center $235K
  • Us Naval Academy Foundation $200K
  • An Achievable Dream $200K
  • Virginia Foundation For Community College Education $200K
  • Bearings Bike Shop $120K
  • Jesuit High School $100K
  • The Mariner's Museum And Park $100K
  • Soundscapes $93K
  • Son Of A Saint $45K
  • Whro $15K
  • The Degood Foundation $10K
  • Thrive Peninsula $10K
  • United Way Of The Virginia Peninsula $10K
  • Virginia Center For Inclusive Communities $10K
  • Hampton Education Foundation $6K
  • The Faison Center $5K
  • First Spark $3K
  • Edmarc Hospice For Children $3K
  • Hilton Presbyterian Church Preschool $3K
  • Peninsula Community Foundation Of Va $2K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$1.4M
  • FY2019$2.5M
  • FY2020$3.1M
  • FY2021$2M
  • FY2022$2.3M
  • FY2023$2.6M

About Petters Family Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersNewport News, Virginia
  • EIN452323642
  • IRS ruling2012

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Petters Family Foundation?

Petters Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport News, Virginia with $39.2M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Petters Family Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Petters Family Foundation?

Petters Family Foundation's EIN is 452323642. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Petters Family Foundation?

Private foundations like Petters Family Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Petters Family Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.